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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.40, 9,525.72 and 2,452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.40, 9,525.72 and 2,452.76 is: 3,679.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.40 : 9,525.72 = 2,452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.40/9,525.72 = 2,452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.40x = 9,525.72 × 2,452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.40x = 23,364,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,364,304.99/6,349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.77

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